SCOMIS - Domestic and Other Case Types
Washington · Washington State Courts · Effective June 1, 2025
This form is a cover sheet used to help the court correctly categorize a case. It asks the filer to check a box that best describes the main reason for the case so the court can file and manage it properly.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used when filing a case in the Superior Court to help the court staff index the case correctly. The form lists many different types of legal issues, such as divorce, custody, or estate matters.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is a cover sheet used to help the court staff correctly categorize the case. It asks you to check the box that best describes the reason for your case. The court uses this to save time and manage resources. Great care in checking the right box is important for filing.
- Do I have to fill out every section?
- You need to check one category that best describes your case for indexing purposes. The form also has space for the case number, title, and attorney information.
- Is there a fee to file this form?
- The provided text does not mention any filing fees associated with using this cover sheet.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2025.
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